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From 31st January until the 17th of March I embarked on a Virtual Book Blog Tour. Now it is over I thought it might be worthwhile feeding back some thoughts on how it went. Here then is a quick guide to what I did. BTW This was original an entry on my blog where I share similar info on my trials,errors, disasters and experiences in the self-publishing lark. Here is the Blog: Richard's Ramblings Finding the blogs. Tomorrow's Guardian is Young Adult Time Travel Fiction so What I did was to google terms such as Young Adult Fiction Blogs , Sci Fi book blogs etc. So firstly you need to identify your target audience. There is no point having the blog tour take in gardening books blog sites if it is Sci-Fi as the readers of those sites wont be interested. I then trawled through the sites looking for appropriate ones that matched the sort of book I was promoting. TIP: There is a useful site that lists Blogs willing to review books. On the site he lists many blogs but also sells a 99cents pdf which is well worth the download as it *contains a nice little reveiw of each blog with an idea of their policies and numbers of followers. Book Reviewer List - Step-By-Step Self-Publishing So now I looked over the sites and established how many followers they had. I had no problem doing a blog on a small site or new site as I saw it as me helping them as well as them helping me BUT it makes sense to focus your tour on sites with hundreds of followers (or more). Many of these sites list the numbers of followers they have on Facebook and Google Friends or Twitter. Find the policy page. Most blogs will somewhere have a page that states what their policy is on doing book reviews, giveaways, hosting guest posts etc. They may also say whether they have any problems looking at self/ independently published authors. Some get snooty about this. Others are open to looking at anything. Some will say that they are busy at present and can't take new books till they clear their backlog. If in doubt locate an email address and send them a query. This can at times be hard as some blogs make it difficult to contact them. Email the Blog. I sent a press release about the book with short blurb, cover image and if possible some existing reviews or links to the Amazon page if it has reviews on. I politely asked about the possibility of them reviewing the book. Then I offered to take part in giveaways (ebook giveaways cost you nothing if you have done your own conversion, paperbacks cost you a few quid but I see this as an advertising expense) and also to provide them with content by way of a guest post. Most blogs will lap up guest posts. Make them interesting but linked in some way to your book. You can tell a lot from how quickly they respond to the email and if you send a follow up query how quickly they come back on that. Some site owners just put up a site, review 2 or 3 books and loose interest. Some owners agree to review your book and then fail to post a review or even to reply to emails. There is no easy way to pick this up apart from trial and error and I have already started drawing up my own list of good sites and bad sites. Once you do have communication going back and forth I offer a few dates to the blog owner. Try and give them at least 4 weeks notice and probably more like 2 months. Everyone has busy lives and people need time to read and review a book. I also agree about giveways, deadline on any guest post submission and also try and get an undertaking for the reviews to go up on Amazon and Goodreads as well as the owner putting it out on facebook. I collect the various blog dates into a tour itinerary and when it is fairly full publicise the dates. Get that on your website, Facebook and Twitter. Write all your guest posts. Try and get them done way before the actual tour itself. Tuck them away and when called for email the Blog owners. They will often come back and say "all set up and scheduled to run". A few days before each blog post/ visit I email them and check all is ok. On the day of the post I see that it is up and then link to the PERMALINK. That is the actual individual address of the post NOT the Blog's own URL. Usually if you click on the title of the post and save that address this will be a*permanent*link. I put that link on my website as well and now drop in a mention on Facebook and Twitter. I follow up the visit with a thank you email and keep the channels open for a return visit. Ideally I would then make some notes about each site so I can remember what went well and what not so well. Sometimes a Blog NEVER appeared on the agreed day. I usually follow that up with a polite "hope everything is OK" type message. If I hear nothing I send another similar message. Then I drop it and leave it to them to come back and make a note not to use them again. Does it cost? Well the short answer is "it depends". There are a number of sites that now ONLY take e-books. If you have done your own e-book conversionit costs nothing other than your time. If you need to*supply*paperbacks to say 20 sites then that will cost a bit BUT just think a moment. If you place a single advert anywhere you will spend quite a bit of money. £7 to £8 to post a paperback to some one (including the book cost) should be seen as advertising expense in my opinion. I treat giveaways the same. Keep the numbers manageable though. I usually offer 1-2 paperbacks and 5 e-books. So was it all worth it? Time will tell. I have had reasonable (if not stellar) sales of paperbacks and e-books during the blog tour. Reviews you gathered and guest posts sit on the internet and provide ongoing advertising for you. TIP: set up Google Alerts. You can specify various words and phrases such as "Tomorrow's Guardian" or "Richard Denning" and then each day you get an email telling you if and where those terms come up. Many are not relevant but I find I pick up on many mentions of topics I want to know about and find reviews and comments and even forum posts and discussions. That way you can automate some of the monitoring of the internet but still keep an eye on what is going on. Promoting and selling books is an on going and very hard task. The new world of publishing that the internet and ebooks allows has made it possible for small press, independent authors to get their books out there. But we need to be onto everytrick there is to help that process. Doing a Virtual Book tour is one of them. Check out my own tour here: Richard Denning - Blog Tour
That's an interesting idea - I've never heard of a 'Virtual Book Tour' before. I guess it makes sense if you're selling an e-book. Did you come up with the idea yourself or is it something quite frequently done? I'm thinking of looking at the entire process of self-publishing/promoting online for a feature I have to write. It'd be cool if they transferred more real-world activities to the web, like...virtual exercise. And e-toilet!
Its just as valid a tool with paperback and hardbacks to be honest. Its quite common these days. I know a lot of authors who do this a lot. Its a lot cheaper than visiting shops and a lot less tiring and you actually reach a bigger audience. Physical visits etc are of course still important BUT the world has changed and the best way of reaching your audience is to use the internet. At least that is what a lot of authors seem to be doing.
Thanks for the info rdenning. I'm not yet ready for the blog tour. I haven't published the book yet. But when I get around to it, I'll have a list of blogs to investigate. Good luck with the series. How many books are you planning for it?
Thanks for that. Actually The Indie Book reviewer Yellow Pages is now in its second edition and is on Kindle (which you can read on the PC too) and VERY useful. As for the plans for the Hourglass Institute Series there are currently 2 books in Print: Tomorrow's Guardian has gone down quite well I am pleased to say with the review sites (coming in about 4 and a bit stars on average ) The sequel, Yesterday's Treasures is also out an initial reviews are also good. I had planned a third book which I hope to have ready next year. IN the meanwhile I am just putting together a blog tour for my Historical Fantasy Novel The Last Seal which has been re-edited and is being re-released this summer. 17th century London - two rival secret societies are caught in a battle that threatens to destroy the city and beyond. When a truant schoolboy, Ben, finds a scroll revealing the location of magical seals that binds a powerful demon beneath the city, he is thrown into the centre of a dangerous plot that leads to the Great Fire of 1666. I will post about the blog tour when it is organised so those interested in arranging one themselves can see who I approached.


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Notre Dame Fighting Irish (10-3)
@St. John's Red Storm (10-4)
Saturday, January 03
Madison Square Garden
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Notre Dame
St. John's
New York, NY (Sports Network) - D.J. Kennedy connected for 20 points and 10 rebounds as St. John's toppled seventh-ranked Notre Dame, 71-65, at Madison Square Garden.
Justin Burrell added 18 points for the Red Storm (10-4, 1-1 Big East), who posted their first conference win and snapped a three-game losing skid. Paris Horne added 14 points and Rob Thomas had 10 points in a reserve role.
"I thought it was a terrific basketball game," said Red Storm head coach Norm Roberts. "I thought our guys played really hard; I thought they played really tough. Notre Dame is one of the best teams in the country. They have two great, great players in (Kyle) McAlarney and (Luke) Harangody and I thought our guys withstood their push at us and made big plays. All our guys stepped up. It was a great team win."
Luke Harangody posted game-highs with 28 points and 14 rebounds before fouling out late for the Fighting Irish (10-3, 1-1), who saw their four-game win streak disappear. Tory Jackson picked up 14 points and Kyle McAlarney added 10 points, hitting on only 1-of-5 tries from three-point range.
"They were very aware of hugging our shooters and we had to work so hard to get looks," Notre Dame coach Mike Brey said. "Luke Harangody's a warrior and he kept us in it and we made a couple of plays down the end to stay in it, but give them credit."
Burrell set the stage for the shocking victory, hitting both from the line with 39.3 to play and a 67-62 SJU advantage.
Following a timeout, Ryan Ayers missed two threes in succession and Burrell was fouled again. He missed the front end of a one-and-one, then Jackson drained a trey with 17.4 left and a 67-65 game.
Kennedy made two more free throws with 15.1 remaining, then Jackson airballed a three from the top of the key. Kennedy calmly sank two more from the line after being fouled on the rebound, and Luke Zeller missed a desperation shot at the buzzer.
"I was just trying to stay focused," Kennedy said of his key role in the victory. "I worked on it during practice and came out a little early to work on free throws. It was just a mental thing; to stay focused and knock them down."
The Red Storm had a slim 35-34 edge at halftime, despite Harangody's game-high 12 points and Notre Dame's 51.7 percent shooting from the field.
Burrell sank a jumper with 11 1/2 minutes to play which gave St. John's a 52-50 lead. The edge stretched to eight before Notre Dame struck back with seven in a row to close within 60-59 on a bucket from Zach Hillesland with 6:34 to go.
A runner in the lane from Horne put SJU up 63-60 with 2:45 remaining, but Harangody rolled one off the glass with 2:25 left for a one-point contest.


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Eye makeup for Dummies!
I am not a morning person, and it takes a lot for me to wake up and get ready and go to work. Eye makeup is the last of my concerns everyday, but the days I am in the I-dont-care-if-I-reach-at-lunch mode the first thing ill want to do is get those pretty shadows out and get to work! My colors of choice may seem pretty boring but they look pretty not-boring-but-hot on the eyes!
These are some my favorite eye shadows which work magic on the eyes all by themselves and also a little power-combo for those among us who love the smudgy grunge look!
The Magic Workers: If I were to have only one eye shadow for the rest of my life it would MAC Patina!*drum-roll* This duo chrome beauty was my first eye shadow from MAC! It has gold, grey and hints of green which is a winner in my book! This is a no fail color for me and a no-brainer! I could go on and on about this one but I think you need to try it to fall in love with it! I have not been able to find a dupe for this anywhere and if they ever discontinue it would be devastating!
Nars Ashes to Ashes is another two-way shadowy-lady, a pretty taupe brown with a hint just a hint of purple in there. This looks amazing with a black liner smudged around the eyes and mascara.
An old favorite'o mine is the Bobbi Brown eye shadow in Burnt Sugar a pretty medium golden brown. Its similar to MAC Soba eyeshadow but more brown and more pigmented.
Another popular choice is MAC All that Glitters eyeshadow. This one does not add too much definition but just brightens the eye area. Its a champagne with hints of pink and peach. This may lean more pink on fairer complexions. This is a good choice to just erase any discoloration on the eyelids and make your eyes pop! I sometimes just use it in the inner corners alone, or with burnt sugar on the lid and its beautiful.
For the cream product aficionados MAC Indianwood paint pot is your man! This is a beautiful golden-brown shadow with more gold than brown in it. Its creamy and build able and looks very pretty on any skintone! Among paint pots this one is not discussed much, which is such a shame because I think this is a true one-wash-wonder! Pair it with mascara, or just black/brown liner and done!
The Grunge Gang: This was a discovery after an extremely busy day at work! I was at MAC to get my usual supply of MAC Coffee pencil, when I asked the makeup artist for an eye shadow very similar in color to the pencil to smudge it around the lash lines. She gave me two things, MAC Espresso and MAC 219 brush and bang! the perfect grunge look!
Coffee eye pencil is smooth and creamy and not waxy and easily smudge-able on its own, but using a matte powder shadow like espresso creates a pretty halo effect, besides the powder helps to set it in place and it stays longer. This a very quick eye-thing I do and trust me it looks stunning!
Ill post pictures of me with some makeup on very very soon and ill try to use the ones mentioned above, then perhaps you would see what I am talking about!


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Premiere Travel
Bus 3347, one of the companies MAN A22/Wright Meridians.
Founded | September 2002 |
Headquarters | Trent Wharf, Meadow Lane, NG2 3HR, Nottingham, United Kingdom |
Service area | Nottinghamshire |
Service type | Bus |
Routes | 44 |
Hubs | Nottingham |
Stations | Trent Wharf |
Fleet | 100 buses and 13 coaches |
Fuel type | Diesel |
Operator | Premiere Travel .LTD |
Chief executive | Steve Greaves |
Website | www.premierebuses.co.uk now closed down |
Premiere Travel was a family-owned bus and coach operator largely serving the Nottinghamshire area. The company was formed in 2002 with a pair of Leyland Nationals and developed into a significant size providing mainly local bus services.
It ceased trading on 25 January 2013, due to increasing debts within the company, it was reported that Managing Director Stephen Greaves wanted to sell Premiere Travel onto a buyer who could clear the debts and it was also said he wanted to sell Premiere on so he could retire.[1]
The company was set up in 2003 with a pair of ex- Nottingham City Transport Leyland National buses working school contracts. The company expanded in to the coach hire, day excursion and holiday business, as well as picking up council tenders to operate stage carriage services.
It then moved into wholly commercial stage carriage services, starting with running its buses in service to and from the Bingham schools to avoid dead mileages on school contracts. These were built up to Bingham, Hucknall, Long Eaton amongst other places, competing in the main with the established operator, TrentBarton.
Veolia Transport sold the bus and private hire coach operations of Dunn-Line, its Nottingham-based subsidiary, to Premiere from January 2011, along with between thirty and forty vehicles.[2]
Despite carrying good loads on some routes, low fares and a lot of unremunerative work meant that the company struggled to make money.
On 24 January 2013 it was announced that the company had been placed in administration.[3] On 25 January 2013 at 17:00hrs they ceased operating with immediate effect after a buyer for the business was not found.[4]
Administration and collapse[edit]
On 21 January 2013, a notice of intention to appoint an administrator has been filed, protecting it from creditors.[5] This leaked into the media on January 24 with numerous articles circling online from BBC News, Nottingham Post[6] and Route One.[7] Paul Finnity, from RSM Tenon, said: "Premiere is a company which... has expanded quickly... but... perhaps too rapidly."[8]
On 25 January, shortly after 5.30pm Nottinghamshire County Council announced via their Twitter page that Premiere had already ceased operations at 5pm.[9]
Local operators Trent Barton and Nottingham City Transport announced that they would be putting in place special measures to ensure Premiere customers could continue to use their tickets and the relevant trentbarton and Nottingham City Transport services.[10] Loughborough based Kinchbus announced via their Facebook page that they would be reinstating their number 9 service between Loughborough and Nottingham from 26 January and would also accept Premiere's tickets for free on their new service for a limited time.[11]
Following the collapse of Premiere over 200 staff were made redundant but a number of former Premiere employees were taken on by Yourbus who've gained the UniHopper contracts from University of Nottingham along with the majority of Premiere's National Express work both of which Premiere had gained in early 2011, some of their former employees have also been taken on by Skills and Silverdale of Nottingham who also gained National Express work following the collapse of Premiere.[citation needed]
- ^ "Nottingham Post".
- ^ "Take Over Times". Omnibuses. 2011-01-07. Retrieved 2011-02-15.
- ^ "East Midlands bus firm Premiere Travel needs buyer". BBC News. 24 January 2013.
- ^ http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/Bus-firm-Premiere-stops-operating/story-17960976-detail/story.html
- ^ "BBC News". 24 January 2013.
- ^ "Nottingham Post".
- ^ "Route One".
- ^ "BBC News". 24 January 2013.
- ^ http://www.twitter.com/NottsCC/status/294861543168933888
- ^ "trentbarton".
- ^ http://kinchbus.co.uk/news_9kinchbus.aspx
External links[edit]
Media related to Premiere Travel at Wikimedia Commons


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The Cubs trimmed their Spring Training roster Friday morning, sending, among others, their system's No. 1 and 2 prospects to Minor League camp.
Rizzo, acquired from the San Diego Padres this offseason, batted .364 (12-for-33), smacked two home runs and collected five RBIs in 14 spring games. In 86 innings at first base, he also played error-free defense.
The twice-traded, 22-year-old slugger is blocked in Chicago by 2011 Pacific Coast League MVP Bryan LaHair, the man he'll replace in Iowa next month. LaHair is batting .200 through a dozen spring games.
Jackson, the Cubs' first-round draftee in 2009, faced an uphill battle to join a group of veteran outfielders that includes Marlon Byrd, David DeJesus and Alfonso Soriano. The 23-year-old speedster batted .276 (8-for-29) with four extra-base hits, including two longballs, and seven RBIs in 15 spring games. He also played mistake-free defense in 78 innings in the outfield.
"I played as well as expected," Jackson told the Chicago Tribune. "I knocked on the door and I'll keep trying to force their hand."
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Although dining room was under construction they did a great job making it easy to access and didn't feel like make shift set up
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Rated 4.0 out of 5.0 by BTravel1 Good rooms and facilities
Spacious well appointed comfortable rooms. Good internet speed. 24 hrs fitness centre availaibility is a great option.
If you are an IHG member please present it at check in ! I didnt and they didnt offer me the services I was entitled to as a rewards club member, which was a shame as I beleived it was provided when making the booking.
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Rated 1.0 out of 5.0 by michelle_ro poor experience
We were very disappointed by the customer service proven by IHG staff during our stay at interCon Doral.
First: when we arrived, it was almost midnight and when approaching the reception the lady behind the counter just left and hide in the office in the right side of reception. We waited for several minutes and finally someone (not sure if the same lady) came to assist us. It's useless to say that we were tired after the trip and we didn't have too much time to lose..
second, we asked for a room if possible in a quiet area, not facing the main road where we saw some construction happening. She told us that there is no problem, cause they are not working during the night. and we said maybe not, but they will probably start in the morning and we are in honeymoon, we don't want to wake up early, disturbed by the noise.. She said she will give us the room in a quiet area.
3. we found out that there is nobody available in the bell desk to help us with the luggage (6 pieces) and we were told to take the bell and just ..you know...handle it somehow. It's strange because in any hotel, being open 24/7, guests are arriving at anytime especially in an airport hotel, and the bell boys should be available at any time.
Anyways. we checked in, we reached the room and surprise: twin room for me and my husband for our honeymoon. We called reception from the room and it took her a while to understand exactly what I want and what's the problem. after putting me on hold for several minutes, she advised that there is no other room available with a king bed, to move us in, but we can try tomorrow. it's useless to say that our room was facing EXACTLY the road with the construction, but we were staying there for 2 nights only and we agreed that there's no point to complaint about this cause it was easy to understand that nobody cares and nobody will try and help us. Another bad experience was in one of the restaurants, the one outside in the garden...the lady was definitely not prepared to do her job. But after the previous experiences, we just found it funny and we couldn't be mad or something..
the reason we chosen InterCon Doral was specifically for the services provided by IHG group, services that we experienced during other stays in different properties. Big disappointment. we wouldn't recommend this hotel.
19 January 2015
Rated 2.0 out of 5.0 by FSDV Not up to Intercontinental standards
We occasionally spend earned IHG points on a nice relaxing stay at an upscale property.
This is not the place to do that.
It's a covenient location, and very friendly staff, but the place is due for a serious do-over.
Supposedly we had an "Ambassador upgrade".If that's so, I hate to see what the other rooms look like.
Old furniture, worn and dirty carpet, etc.
15 January 2015
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Our stay at this hotel was exceptional. The staff, room and food were all wonderful. Thank you for all you do.
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This hotel didn't clean my room for two days, even when I asked them to do it.
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The InterContinental at Doral Miami does not have pet friendly accommodations and as such it is the policy of the hotel not to allow pets unless it is approved by management under special circumstances. A nonrefundable cleaning fee of 250 per room.
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Bankrate.com has compiled this handy list of what data brokers will pay for personal information. A regular phone number, for example, is worth a mere two bits. An unlisted number, though, goes for $17.50. For you veterans, your military records must be a virtual gold mine at $35 a pop. Of course, all this hawking […]
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Remember ChoicePoint, the leaky data company that inadvertently allowed thieves to gain access to its records, compromising the personal financial data of some 163,000 people? Well, the Federal Trade Commission announced today that ChoicePoint will pay $15 million to settle charges it violated federal laws and consumer privacy rights. As USA Today reports: The FTC […]
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More pilfered data at ChoicePoint
Even as Congress is considering a bill that may water down requirements for notifying victims of possible data theft, ChoicePoint revealed that it told another 17,000 people that their data may have been compromised. In February, the Georgia-based data broker notified 145,000 people that data such as insurance records and medical histories may have been […]
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Aren't You Going to Answer That?
(From left) Sarah Karon, Heather Renken, Brian Royston and Karen Lazar share the world's most awkward dinner party in MTG's 'Dead Man's Cell Phone.'
"When something rings, you have to answer it!"
That's a sentiment most of us would either recognize or cop to, given how pervasive smartphones (and the people who are always on them) have become in nearly every phase of our lives. And it's definitely an apt way to describe the outlook of Jean, the mousy protagonist of Sarah Ruhl's quirky Dead Man's Cell Phone, being staged by Madison Theatre Guild through March 15 at the Bartell Theatre. Almost forty, Jean seems to have been waiting her entire life for a call that has yet to come.
When it finally does, it's on the phone at a neighboring café table. The owner doesn't answer, so Jean (Sarah Karon) finally does, at which point she realizes the uncomfortable truth that he's, well, never going to be answering calls again. Instead of ditching the phone, she hangs onto it, continuing to answer every call. Before you can say, "Sorry, he's not here," Jean's been drawn into the mysterious life of Gordon Gottlieb (Sam D. White).
It's a fascinating and fun premise that gives the play license to examine and poke fun at the ways in which cellphones fundamentally altered the way we interact with each other. As she finds herself unexpectedly connected to a man she never knew or had even spoken to, Jean suddenly becomes the connector, fabricating ridiculous stories to soothe and provide closure to the people in Gordon's life—his mistress (Alicia McCanna), his widow (Heather Renken), his mom (Karen Lazar) and his gentle-spirit brother Dwight (Brian Royston).
As Jean, Karon has a charming, awkward, eagerness that makes it easy for the audience to sympathize with her mousiness, even when she's making some truly head-slapping choices. Lazar's also great as the cool-removed Mrs. Gottlieb, slicing the silence with bizarre observations.
The phone, meanwhile, sparks a crisis for Jean. Even though she's never had one herself—"I just didn't always want to be there," she says at one point—she's afraid that if she stops answering the late Gordon's calls, he'll cease to exist, and she'll lose her connection to him. Her fears jeopardize a budding relationship with Dwight, a guy who still prefers to communicate on paper—embroidered paper.
Sam White kicks off the play's second act with an absolutely arresting monologue from the afterlife. Summing up the emotions and events of Gordon's final day on earth with the precision of a sushi chef carving salmon, he's a powerful and compelling counterpoint to the other characters, all of whom are trapped in some sort of desperation and/or denial. Gordon's hardly a hero or role model, but at least he knows who he is.
It's writer Ruhl, however, who seems to be most in need of directory assistance. The absurdities pile up like steak bones on a plate in the second act, as the script loses focus and the action starts to involve outlandish things like organ trafficking, fisticuffs in a foreign airport and a stint in the afterlife —let's just say the ending's a little less graceful and focused than the beginning.
Ruhl penned Dead Man's Cell Phone seven years ago, and while parts of it still feel relevant—the relationship between tech and identity only gets murkier with each new advance, especially for those who are late adopters—other pieces of its observational package feel almost quaint at this point. Truthfully, it's now social media platforms that shape and define our interpersonal connection and identity more than phone conversations. Jean's in serious trouble if she ever discovers Twitter and Snapchat.
Be prepared to be wowed by the props director L.M. Attea uses to highlight Jean and Dwight's romantic tête-à-tête—metal parasols supporting countless houses of embroidered stationary, each lit up like a floating luminaria. It's an oddly specific touch in a set that couldn't be more workmanlike and bland, but remarkable nonetheless.
Dead Man's Cell Phone runs through March 15. For more information, visit madisontheatreguild.org.


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I am a married Latino author and songwriter, a former teenage street-gang leader, and a former 25-year heroin/cocaine addict from New York City. Even after living a clean, sober lifestyle for the past 22 years, I am actually amazed to be here today. Nearly 99 percent of everyone I got high with growing up in New York's Spanish Harlem passed away long ago. I shared my first bottle of cheap liquor with my neighborhood friends when I was 14, and that same summer, I smoked marijuana. I immediately knew that I liked both, and that would eventually lead me to sniffing heroin at 16 and then straight into my horrible 25-year heroin/cocaine addiction.
After going to jail once or twice a year, I tried going to rehab centers, but my biggest obstacle was actually believing that I could ever change my life and world. I'd start getting high within a day or two of leaving a program. My whole world changed when I entered a 30-day, 12-step rehab program on October 14, 1986, in New York. Since then, I've been completely committed to my personal recovery. One of the many wonders has been being a pillar of strength for my family when death claimed both my sister and mom. I never even considered using those painful times as an excuse to derail my recovery and get high.
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"An Enthralling Listen"
Superbly narrated and well told. There were a few moments where I laughed throughout the book b/c villains sometimes aren't put in certain situations that you'd expect them to be in. Which is exactly why I liked this book. It was a different story but it'll keep your attention. The narration was great, can't go wrong with her.
The only drawback, which is what I read from previous reviews, is that the author tends to ramble on with irrelevant subjects that could be omitted. It reminded me of Steven King. By the time I reached the last section of the book, I was fast forwarding through a few mundane parts. That doesn't mean it was a bad story, but the author could leave out some details that have nothing to do with the overall picture. Also, I'm a short and to the point type of person, so maybe that's another reason for the fast forwarding.
I'd say give it a try if you're randomly interested in a thriller, you most likely won't be disappointed.
"Kept My Interest From Start to Finish"
I was a little hesitant to start this book, as I don't delve into the fantasy genre much. Elves, wizards, and dragons usually don't appeal to me, despite reading rave reviews for many fantasy books out there. I got this book from the daily deal on Audible's website.
Quite simply, this is classic fantasy with a modern twist. The two main characters are an elite unit of "fixers" for hire. From the beginning to the end, they're put in situations that make the reader think it's the end for them, yet somehow they squeeze through the cracks and persevere every time. It certainly had it's similarities with Game of Thrones, but with a dash of Lord of the Rings as well. There's no major plot twists, just a good & fun mystery involving interesting characters that make for an engrossingly fun romp.
I thought the narrator was excellent. He fit the story perfectly and used distinct character voices that don't confuse the reader (listener.)
Overall: I'm actually quite interested in continuing this series. The book is pretty long so I might check out some shorter books first, but I'm still very interested though. I never thought I'd say this, but I actually kinda like fantasy now...but only by Michael J. Sullivan, so far.
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"Excellent Overview of a Catastrophic Event"
I randomly found out about this book from the recommended history category books on Audible. I've always been a history buff and have read countless articles and books about World War II.
There are several stories and facts that kept even the typical WW2 enthusiast wanting more. These days, it's hard to find non-recycled material in books like these.
You'll find that much of the history is told in the words of soldiers or journalists embedded with the American troops or sailors. It definitely focuses on the American side of the war, but I recommend it to anyone who would like to know more about World War II without getting into the boring details. If you're interested in more WW2; give "Pacific Crucible" a shot, I think you'll like it just as well.
Overall: This book was perfect for the layman's WW2 interest. It was rarely boring and kept my attention throughout most of the reading. The narration was good as well. I'd give it a 4.5 for sure.
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"Lengthy Equivalent of a Comic Book"
There is more going on in Steelheart than one might think from a first glance. Initially marketed as a young adult novel, it is full of content that most mature individuals could enjoy. Rather than swords and sorcery, Sanderson's premise is flight, telekinesis, invisibility, & fire. It's as if the supernatural powers of Superman, the Flash, and Captain America didn't just make them more than human, but also corrupted them.
On the other side of things though, I didn't feel the book grasped me like some of the other reviewers. Yes, there were some pretty cool little gadgets and action scenes. But there was something there that didn't send me over the top spinning on my seat reaction.
Sometimes, I felt like everything went a bit too well for the characters, and that is probably what bumps this down to a 4 instead of 5 stars. Aside from a few minor caveats, nothing bad really happened to the characters, and it was sort of unbelievable.
Overall: This book was fairly predictable in many ways. A good read for hard core fantasy readers, but it might be a little too much for middle of the road types. I'll probably read the sequel...maybe.
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"An Overhyped, Decent Read"
The horrors of the bureaucracy, folly, & brotherhood of war. It's all here in stark, sharp prose. It's the modern Iraq-war version of "The Things They Carried."
I thought this was pretty good, but not worthy of the National Book Award. For one thing, it is very difficult to distinguish any of the characters from each other. By the end of the book, I did not feel like I remembered many distinct characters or stories. It does provide interesting insight into what the war in Iraq was like, however.One thing that detracted from my reading was a lot of military acronyms that I mostly had no clue what they meant. A few stories were very disjointed to read because of so much military jargon. I felt like I needed time to absorb each story which related its own notable and important perspective.
Overall: You're not going to finish this book and feel good about it. Think of a dark, gloomy, and rainy day. That's how you'll feel when you finish this book.
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"Funny, Violent, & Often Tender"
This novel is a pretty standard "old guy who used to be a badass has to confront some old enemies" story that reminds me of a 1970s action movie starring Charles Bronson. It has a good storyline and the characters are well done, especially the main character who's "a likable hit man". It starts off on a stroll, then it picks up & whoosh! Fast paced with good twists - there is no lull. A nice read.
Overall: If you like crime or mafia books then this is a worthy read. The narrator did a good job. His character voices did mix a little bit, but not to the point that it affected the overall performance.
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"Good Light Read"
It's a decent story but I am not as enamored with it as many other Sanderson fans out there. This was my first Sanderson novel (short story), and I can't say it grabbed me like other readers. Some readers will give it five stars and say the author's the best that ever lived! (See five star reviews) Was I missing something? Maybe...
I'm not saying I won't read another Sanderson book, and I plan on starting a longer series very soon. But I'm expecting a little more spark to the stories, then I'll gladly jump on board with those devoted fans of his.
Overall: Based on other reviews and how much I remember, it might be a repeat for me. This is a middle of the road book for me at the moment.
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"Great Performance, Bland Story"
This drama has an excellent cast and does a very good job at throwing in sound effects and all. I kind of wish a lot of other audiobooks did the same as well.
I thought the story was a little corny. Some parts were interesting but it almost felt like a musical at times, with the Christmas carol singing. Although those parts are brief, I still fast forwarded through the singing. However; I'm a bit of a scrooge during Christmas, so that could affect my opinion as well.
Overall: The performance was excellent, yet the story wasn't spectacular. This is geared more towards Christmas time. It wouldn't have the same feel any other time of the year though.
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"A Poetic, Metaphoric, and Symbolism-Rich Wonder"
I'll be frank right up front: I loved this book. It's McCarthy has such a seemingly effortless ability to render forth horrific and beautiful descriptions of everything from sunrises to Indian attacks that it's enough to make one weep with envy.
McCarthy certainly gives the lie to the nostalgic romanticizing of the Old West enshrined in American culture; these cowboys 'n Indians aren't film-stock black hats/white hats (as it were), but each as brutal, kill-happy, and merciless as the other. Entire massacres are committed and described by McCarthy as almost trivial, mundane, routine matters; and the blood drips from literally every page. The grue and gore isn't exploitative in the slightest, however, as many other books containing graphic violence are charged with; the combination of McCarthy's palpably sensuous prose and his obvious knowledge of his subject serve not to titillate, but to simply tell a story.
Overall: A deep, searing story where the bad may overtake the good, but the writing style is the gold of this book. This book will stick with you for a long time...
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"Strictly for Entertainment Value"
I read this book mostly because I think the Warrens are good for a laugh every once in awhile and that some of the stories in it could be creepy albeit completely unrealistic (and in my opinion, entirely made up). I purchased this book during the week of Halloween and wanted to get into the spirit of things. Plus, it's fun to be scared.
It's is a book about demon hunters, and supposedly a nonfiction account of two people who uncover ghosts and exorcise demons for a living. At first the book seemed interesting and kept my attention. However; the further I got into the book, the more unrealistic it became for me.
I'm more of a skeptical person upfront, and I'm not fooled easily (at least I think I'm not.) As the outrageous claims became more abundant, I just began to look at it as entertainment, plus it helped on some sleepless nights, but some of the stories in the book are just complete BS. There were a few chapters with interesting/creepy/fascinating stories but they were inter-spliced with long stretches of repetitive information and repeated cautions.
Basically...don't use a Ouija board.
The narrator was actually really good, and I think I'll see what other books he's read.
Overall: If you like a good or mild scare, this could be your book, but stay realistic throughout the book, then you'll know what I'm talking about.
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"An Unsparing Portrait of a Southern Kinsman"
When I was a child, I used to pretend I was Jerry Lee Lewis and would blast his music next to the piano. I couldn't play like him but it was fun to imagine. That's what comes to mind when I think of the great Jerry Lee. Just looking at the cover of this book gives an impression of a rebel who couldn't care less of what you or I thought of him.
The fiery pianist is known for his hard living and tumultuous personal life. With his fans rolling down the highway with their windows down and their elbows sticking out listening to the euphoric beats of a new age.
This book reflects on the life that he lived, and that his mama and daddy lived - clawing their way to some existence and hoping that Jerry Lee's talent would carry them. Bragg gets Lewis to relive some really awful things, hilarious things, and other things I thought were awful that turned out to be hilarious.It's a little bit what I imagined riding one of those mechanical bucking bulls would be like drunk, with one arm tied behind your back. It was interesting. Jerry Lee Lewis feeling his way back down through the past is like blindly going through a hallway lined with razor blades.
His whole a torture chamber of his own making. If Jerry Lee Lewis lived in hell, he will look you right in the eye and tell you he lived in a worldly hell of his own making.The most difficult thing was that often a story would end in a very Southern Gothic way. He buried a lot of people that he cared about, that he loved. If you live to be 80 years old, then you're going to bury a lot of people. But he buried people that went far too soon. Two sons just to begin with. That was the first thing. There is tragedy and there is tragedy as Jerry Lee Lewis. But not one time did he lie there and really feel sorry for himself that I can recall.
Lewis recalls the cruelty of the Great Depression, his daddy climbing into the rafters to beat to death a writhing knot of rattlesnakes that had been lifted there by the flood waters.He talks about playing the piano and wearing the ivory off the keys, literally, in the Pentecostal church. One of the most interesting topics was about Sun Records and making Elvis cry.
Jerry Lee's adventure was so real, it was something that lived with him and never left. There are very few dull moments in this book, very few where I think I looked at my watch.
Overall: The writing is excellent. I'm now a Rick Bragg fan. Narration was pretty good, lots of different character voices to go with the moments. I highly recommend for any music fan who want's to see the rocky road to stardom...and tragedy too.
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IVRPA election for Board of Directors 2015 - Call for candidates
Submitted by Jürgen Schrader on Wed, 2014-11-26 22:45.
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A year that was very vivid for everyone involved in the "VR" community has almost passed, and as every year we encourage the members of the IVRPA to volunteer to be part of the IVRPA Board of Directors.
This year five seats on the IVRPA Board of Directors will be up for election.
Exhibition, tutorial day and mini-conference at Photokina 2014
Submitted by Jan van der Woning on Wed, 2014-09-03 12:47.The International Virtual Reality Photography Association, representing world-wide more than 300 panoramic photographers, videographers and professionals that create and produce interactive immersive images, is proud having a display space at Photokina in Cologne, Germany, the world's largest fair for photography and imaging, as part of their supporting program, in Hall 5.1 C-007.
Tutorial Day 360 & VR Photography Photokina 2014
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Mini Conference 360 Video Production at Photokina 2014
Submitted by Jan van der Woning on Wed, 2014-09-03 01:31.Mini Conference 360 Video Production at Photokina 2014
Hall 5.1 C007 IVRPA booth
Messeplatz 1, 50679 Cologne, Germany
This Mini-conference will give you an introduction to 360 video production from equipment, stitching and making.
The three experienced video specialists are:
IVRPA Conference Video Archive Preview
Submitted by Sam Rohn on Thu, 2014-06-19 12:32.IVRPA Conference Videos: Public Preview Playlist
All IVRPA conference videos are now up to date in the members area of this site, and a public preview playlist of selected IVRPA conference presentations from 2007-2014 has been published on YouTube
Aerial Panoramas Without Flying - Las Vegas 2014 Conference
Submitted by Sam Rohn on Tue, 2014-05-06 05:03.Willy Kaemena will bring us a practical workshop on how to shoot Aerial Panoramas without a helicopter at the IVRPA Las Vegas 2014 360° VR Photography Conference -
Ricoh Theta - Spherical Report 360°
Submitted by Sam Rohn on Fri, 2014-04-04 04:51.SPHERICAL REPORT 360°
Spherical Report 360 is a new initiative to discover your view of the world - from 360 degrees. We want to give away 360 RICOH THETA cameras to aspiring photo-journalists and then reward the best pictures with prizes.
Welcome our new board member
Submitted by Jürgen Schrader on Thu, 2014-04-03 06:19.Dear members,
please welcome our new board member Gavin Farrell.
Ignacio Ferrado Margeli has won a long term project that needs 100% of his time and attention and thus decided it will serve the IVRPA better if he resigns from the board to make place for new power.
Thank you very much Ignacio for donating your work to the community, it was a always a great pleasure to have you with us.
As by our rules and bylaws the member with the most votes from the last election will step into the board, and Gavin Farrell has accepted his assignment.
Las Vegas 2014 - The International 360° VR Panoramic Photography Conference - Raising the Game
Submitted by Jürgen Schrader on Tue, 2014-03-04 08:03.I am proud to announce on behalf of the IVRPA Board of Directors that Las Vegas 2014 – RAISING THE GAME – The International 360° VR Panoramic Photography Conference, is on.
The conference will take place at the Tropicana Hotel, Las Vegas, NV from May 25th until May 31th 2014.
Tropicana Las Vegas - May 25-31, 2014
Submitted by Carlos Chegado on Mon, 2014-01-13 20:54.Dear IVRPA members,
It's my pleasure to announce, on behalf of the IVRPA Board of Directors that this year IVRPA Conference will take place at the Tropicana Las Vegas Convention Center from May 25 to May 31, 2014.
Mark your calendar and plan to be in Las Vegas by May 25 in the afternoon.


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newcarbuyer5a Posts: 5Finally pulled the trigger. Got a 2012 CR-V AWD (several dealers told me that 2WDs are not shipped to the northeast due to much higher AWD demand and for "weather" reasons; dont know how true that is, but i heard it from several folks). The lowest haggled price from another dealer was 22,234 (not including destination of 830; invoice is 22,303; internet price was 22,700 and then he agreed to take another 500 off).
Then I discovered the BJ's Auto Buyer Program (similar to Costco's and AAA's). For my zipcode (Queens, NY), the deal with BJ's is invoice - $150, or 22153 (not incl 830 destination). A dealer on Long Island agreed to this which I think is pretty fair. Apparently this same deal even a few months ago was invoice + 500, so getting it for invoice-150 is good (prob due to year-end clearance). I sprang another 1025 for th 7 yr warranty extension. destination of 830 + 2090 tax (8.875%) + ~120 for DMV stuff (I transferred the plate and registration from my 2010 leased honda civic - so this saved me 200 or so) + 12.50 recycling fee. total OTD = ~26,300 or so. I put down 2000 and financed the rest (got 3.9% for 72 months) putting my payments at ~ 370/month (I plan to pay it off quickly making extra payments). So while its debatable as to the utility of the 7 yr extension of the warranty, all in all, I think that's a pretty good deal considering that I didnt have to haggle at all.
So I would highly recommend getting a BJ's or Costco's membership (starts at 75 bucks or so per year) and then do your shopping. Some discounts that I saw for other cars were in the tune of invoice - 2500 to 3000! so definitely worth it. I'm very happy with my purchase and deal. -
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newcarbuyer5a Posts: 5Yup AWD - cant get the 2WD in NYC or anywhere else in the northeast apparently.
Wow 23,400 OTD for an LX is quite the price break. I would LOVE to have 3% tax!!!! In NYC, its 8.875%. Just get all the details upfront. This seems much too good to be true. Does this include the 830 destination? at the OTD price you've quoted, the car would then have to be sold at ~ 21k or so, which is dangerously close to the dealer price (might even be below it). Also, is this for the 2WD or AWD? seems like this might be for the 2WD...
The extended warranty is Honda Care and I got it from the dealer for at cost of 1025. So this extends the 3 yr/36k to 7 yr/70k (I forget what the mileage is). It made the difference of 16 bucks so I figured what the heck. -
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newcarbuyer5a Posts: 5My only recommendation would be to get on an Auto Buyer program for a wholesale/bulk buying store like BJ's or Costco. Depending on your location, you could then get significant discounts (mine was invoice - $150). for BJ's, you dont necessarily have to even be a member to see what the discounted price would be. Best of luck.
brian125 New york / S.C. myrtle beachPosts: 3,277I was told end of Oct. I plan on buying a 2013. I had quotes of 500 to 800 below on the 2012' s I dont keep my cars more than 5 yrs. IF i could of got a 2012 crv for 1500 to 2000 below invoice i might have consider buying a late year end model other wise it dont make sense financially.
2013 Genesis 5.0 R-spec, 2013 Accord EXL V-6, 2012 BMW x-5, 2012 ML350
steve452 Posts: 4Price is for new 2012 LX and includes 830 dest and 499 doc fees. So 23,400 OTD for new 2012 CRV LX 2WD [incl 830 dest, 499 doc, and tax 3%].
Drove a couple of LX and EX models and couple, at least it seemed to me, had steering wheel slightly off center, i.e. going on straight road it seemed had to steer a bit to the left. Very slight and most folks probably would not notice.
Any one else notice same and would this be tire alignment issue or need to adjust steering wheel or something else?
Longer we wait the less choice in colors and hard to get LX 2wd.
For Honda Care it seems Saccucci gies better price then Bernardi. $300 less for D78 84months/80k.
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reymano Posts: 5Bought a CRV EX from David McDavid in Irving with some accessories: Splash Guards, Wheel Locks, All Season Mats, Cargo Tray, Cargo Net, Front Side Window Tint, Paint/Fabric Protection. Had a trade-in as well, so the vehicle price before trade-in would be $25,460. An earlier worksheet had the accessories itemized, so if I removed those listed prices, then the base EX 2WD could have been $22,800.
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honda_crvvv Posts: 8Sorry for the late reply... even I am not good at negotiating... the dealer was not willing to knock off even the $154 to make it $25K even... not sure maybe I should have threatened to walk out... as I said I am not good at negotiating either... thanks to the forum.. atleast we know what others are paying... that will make life a little bit easier.. knowing how much we can pay for the vehicle... I went into the dealership to get a LX for $23K but since they didn't have any more LX's... I have to go for the EX... I was not sure of the price of an EX from this dealership... but thought maybe a couple of thousand more than LX was reasonable and went with it... hope it was a good deal...
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fjs0808 Posts: 6Talking to a HUGE local dealer in our area. They have a bunch of stores all over the state.
Relayed to the dealer what we want. Said he can get it from another of their shos... BUT he wants us to put $$ down and sign a purchase agreement.. .sight unseen. I've seen these agreements. Written by the dealer, they obviously are weighed toward the dealer. Is this commonplace??? I've never run into this before, but usually I buy something off the lot.
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Originally published Sunday, September 9, 2012 at 6:44 PM
Romanian defender George Ogararu joins Sounders for tryout
The defender, who played for Dutch club AFC Ajax for four years, joined Seattle before Saturday's MLS deadline for roster moves and played in Sunday's reserve game.
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TUKWILA — With MLS rosters set to lock in place Saturday, Sounders FC has one more week to make personnel moves for the rest of the 2012 season — and the team will keep things interesting.
Within a few days of bringing in veteran forward Eidur Gudjohnsen for a tryout, Seattle has added another impressive résumé to camp.
That player? Romanian defender George Ogararu, who played for top Dutch club AFC Ajax from 2006-10 and has 11 appearances for his national team.
Both Gudjohnsen and Ogararu were featured in Sunday's surprisingly star-studded reserve game at Starfire Stadium, a 4-2 win against Chivas USA. Both are also out of contract, meaning the Sounders can sign them despite the summer transfer window having closed.
General manager Adrian Hanauer said Ogararu's arrival sends a familiar message.
"We're always going to try to make the team better, and when there are opportunities to have good players in on trial, we're going to do it," said Hanauer.
The team's tryout for Gudjohnsen, who scored Seattle's opening goal Sunday, has effectively ended, and the 33-year-old is set to return to his native Iceland on Monday. Coach Sigi Schmid said last week that evaluations in this case would be less about talent — Gudjohnsen has played for Chelsea FC and FC Barcelona — and more about health/fitness and being able to make things work financially.
Gudjohnsen's return to Iceland doesn't necessarily mean he won't sign, Hanauer said, as the Sounders will continue discussions with the player's representation.
"He would probably go back whether he was signed or not signed to get himself organized," said Hanauer. "But again, we've got our work cut out for us to try to come up with a way to keep him."
Ogararu, whose contract with FC Sion of Switzerland expired this summer, joined the Sounders on Saturday and had glowing things to say about the organization after watching the team's game against Chivas USA, then playing in Sunday's reserve game. He had the benefit of knowing Seattle midfielder Mauro Rosales in setting up his tryout, as the pair played together at Ajax.
"I'm very surprised in what I see over here — a good atmosphere and a good club and a good environment,' said Ogararu, who added he would like to stay here "as long as possible."
Regardless of whether a move is made before Saturday's deadline, Hanauer said the team is "very, very happy with our roster."
"We think we have a team that can compete for a championship," he added. "But again, if we can get stronger, we'll get stronger."
• The Sounders also got goals from Cordell Cato, Michael Seamon and guest player Seth C'deBaca in Sunday's win, which improved Seattle's reserves to 3-4-1. Chivas USA (3-4-3) had a goal from Jose Erick Correa and an own goal.
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Like most average people, you're constantly mindful of getting into shape. You have every intention of getting around to it. Yes, 100% of you agrees! Yet somehow, it's just not happening.
Could it be that something called 'life' got in the way?
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Besides, I don't have the time or energy for any fitness program."
Or perhaps you've succumbed to the information-overload proliferated by the fitness industry, and feel intimidated - or put off.
You see countless health and exercise programs online – right?
True, but if fitness isn't your game, can you make sense of it all?
Would you know where to start, or what type of fitness program to select?
If you do, what would your motivation be?
Also, when browsing those online fitness resources, how often do you honestly feel that YOUR interests are being considered – instead of someone else's product, service or supplement?
That last point is one of the reasons why I created this Site.
Sadly, the mainstream fitness media lacks realistic, unbiased and coherent information. The ordinary person needs 'friendly' and 'familiar' – not 'complex.'
Don't get me wrong - there are some top Sites out there, but few and far between.
Most of them already presume they know your 'wants', 'needs' and motivations. Guns blazing, they come at you with a one-size-fits-all solution.
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The fitness industry's 'blanket approach', which promises the same potential results for everyone, is therefore naive.
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You could say that the laws of individual differences, logic and simplicity have a lot to do with this mindset - aspects of fitness which are not privy to everyone.
Regardless of program-specifics, 'Sensible Fitness Program' understands that there is much which the industry fails to address. This leaves average people out of their depth when it comes to fitness programs, as with fitness on the whole. They have much more going on in their lives than the fitness buffs, who are able to devote most of their time and energy to fitness.
No wonder why the general public's long-term adherence to fitness programs is so low.
It provides expert advice and honest information from first-hand experience and other worthy sources. And just as important: it cares about making a difference in your life! It doesn't want to sell you any 'fitness secrets' either. All the information anyone ever needed, regardless of fitness-goal, is freely available. Except that it's hidden in hype and confusion, and the fitness industry takes full advantage of that.
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The concepts 'average person' and 'sensible' may seem trite to those who are knowledgeable about fitness and have lots of time.
Not so for the others - so be warned! Once you enter the realm of the 'real' world and its host of commitments, lifestyle balance becomes very tricky. Fitness is unfortunately one of the first activities to become neglected.
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Most programs hammer at what one needs to do to 'look' great. I say that's short-sighted and unbalanced, and takes too much for granted.
'Sensible Fitness Program' provides an array of effective physical fitness programs, practical nutritional information and workable lifestyle strategies, making overall wellbeing feasible and sustainable. It's geared to those who want to be in excellent health and shape - but still have a life. (Yes, that's me below.)
The Site focuses on fitness programs, particularly its time-efficient flagship, My Complete Fitness Program – perfect for the family-Dad. There are however, also several other fitness and health-related resources and information available.
Here are the more important topics covered with a short description. Links will be provided to the respective pages, as soon as they become available.
You may be a goal-specific athlete looking for useful tips, or a 'newbie' with little or no prior fitness experience, browsing for ideas, or someone in-between.
Although the fitness-savvy will know how to navigate the Site, I recommend first viewing the pages under the 'Taking Stock' navbar header. They elaborate on 'sensible', how to get fit, and the importance of assessing your own situation and potential in programming your fitness activities.
You'll soon discover that success in fitness, as in life, means having a goal. A realistic and feasible one. (I touch on this aspect frequently on my blog page.)
Other than the Site's main topics above, you can also access specific pages from the navbar at the top of this page, just above the Google search bar (useful for finding additional items or information).
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It dominates Kate Middleton's closet, Citibank's bicycles, and Facebook's logo. Dazzling Blue, a slightly brighter navy, is seemingly everywhere we turn. The popularity of the universally flattering hue isn't dying down anytime soon, which might explain why Pantone selected the shade as the It color for spring 2014. Here are ten of our favorite ways to add the standout hue to your wardrobe.
10 Ways to Incorporate Dazzling Blue, Pantone's Spring '14 Pick, Into Your Wardrobe (Photos)
The of-the-moment hue appears in everything from necklaces to nail polish. By Diana Elbasha
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Night Court is an American television situation comedy that aired on NBC from January 1984 until May 1992. The setting was the night shift of a Manhattan court, presided over by the young, unorthodox Judge Harold T. "Harry" Stone (played by Harry Anderson). It was created by comedy writer Reinhold Weege, who had previously worked on Barney Miller in the 1970s and early 1980s.
That was a pretty funny sitcom, but John Larroquette stole the show, if you'll pardon the pun. He plays the role of a sleazeball so well, whether it's on television or in a movie, LoL.
Here's some useless trivia:
In the first seasons, the assistant DA was Billie, played by Ellen Foley. This was before Markie Post came on the show. Ellen Foley was also the original female singer on Meat Loaf's "Bat Out of Hell" album. She originally sang on it, but couldn't tour with Meat Loaf and left the band. She was replaced with Karla DeVito, who is the one you see in the videos, but Ellen Foley ("Billie" on Night Court) was the original female backup singer.
Billie Young was not the original public defender. The first one was an African-American woman. I don't know the actress or character name.
Here's another piece of useless trivia:
Mac was the court clerk. Before him, there was a woman who was known for using pencils to tie up her hair. That actress was Freddie Murcury's "girlfriend" for a while.
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Football: Charlton confirm Belgian Duchatelet as club's new owner
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LONDON (REUTERS) - Businessman Roland Duchatelet, one of the richest men in Belgium, became the new owner of English Championship football club Charlton Athletic on Friday.
The 67-year-old's company, Staprix, will acquire 100 per cent of the shares of outgoing owner Tony Jimenez, who confirmed the takeover in a media statement.
"We are pleased to confirm that Roland Duchatelet is the new owner of the club.
"The sale was formally completed today .. nearly three years to the day since we took control of CAFC (Charlton Athletic Football Club). The time has come for us to step aside."
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Inside the Costume Institute's Schiaparelli and Prada Exhibit
Let's talk about fashion: that's the premise of this year's Costume Institute exhibit, titled Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations.
Through a series of videos directed by Baz Luhrmann, the exhibit — which was inspired by a series of Vanity Fair articles from the '30s — imagines Miuccia Prada and the late Elsa Schiaparelli (played by Australian actress Judy Davis) discussing their respective approaches to dressing women. Against this backdrop are clothing and accessories from each designer, arranged almost as if in conversation, too: In one gallery called "Waist Up, Waist Down," Prada's skirts are shown next to Schiaparelli's jackets. "To me the waist up is more spiritual, more intellectual, while the waist down is more basic, more grounded," Prada says in the coordinating video. "It's about sex. It's about making love. It's about life. It's about giving birth."
Other conversations include themes like "Hard Chic," which looks at the influence of menswear and military uniforms, and "The Surreal Body," which examines pieces like Schiaparelli's famous lobster dress and Prada's Fall 2011 skirts and shirts that are covered in large sequins resembling fish scales.
Prada told The New York Times that while she's never directly been inspired by Schiaparelli, she now understands "there actually were some similarities. But it is other people's vision."
Fashion's biggest names will get a first look at the exhibit tonight during the Met Gala, and the exhibit itself will open to the public on May 10 and close Aug. 19. For now, a sneak peek at the exhibit in the gallery.
Photo: A view of the exhibit.
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- The supermodel gives her opinion about the "easy come, easy go" set — Style.com
- The last great Piperlime sale is in the near future — HuffPost Style
- Now this is what we call a versatile leather boot — SHEFinds
- All the stars will be shopping at Stuart Weitzman this Spring — Who What Wear
- This DIY tassel necklace is perfect for your next vacation — StyleList
- A street style sweater that goes to infinity and beyond — InStyle
- Paper-bag-waist pants: surprisingly more chic than they sound — Fashionista
- Guess which show is opening NYFW? — Racked
- In belly button news, Lindsay Lohan may have photoshopped hers off — Lucky